What Screen Resolution Do You Run?

[ImaginAsian]

We got a wide range of folks here...let's see whose eyesight is bad :)

I run 1600x1200 on a 21" Mitsubishi DiamondPro 100e - got to love the Aperture Grill Montiors :yes:

[Quadophile]

1280x1024 on a 17 inch Samsung 700IFT for my desktop, 1024x768 on my IBM T21 Laptop.

[floppybootstomp]

1280 x 1024 x 32 bit. It's an Iiyama 1451 19" which is bottom of their range, so only running on 75Hz refresh.

I've tried all settings and that works best.

[Darcy]

1024x768 on my 15" LCD Toshiba laptop. :)

[[ GK ]]

Sometimes 1024x768 32 bit 85 Hz, currently 1280x1024 32 bit 85 Hz. Monitor is a Philips 19" 109B. :beer:

GK

[Tuffie]

It depends on what I'm doing,I use 800x600 32 bit high color some.Other times I change to a higher resolution for some games etc.Usually I go with whatever is easier on my :eyes:

[whipat]

1024x768 85hz 19'' monitor

[BeerCheeze]

1024x768x32 - 85Hz Sony 17" monitor (it's about 5 yrs old, max Res is 1280x1024... but the pic is still awesome!)

[ImaginAsian]

Do you folks notice that when you use a higher refresh rate the screen isn't as bright? I use 75Hz atm and when I try to go to 85Hz I notice on difference in the refresh but see a reduction in brightness.

[catcorpse]

umm I don't know how to measure the resolution on my tandy 1000 :P

I am running ATM 1280x1024, but yes I did notice that IA with the color. on my cheap monitor I can't run high resolutions, but my 19# KDS trinitron, seems to handle what I can throw at it for now

[TJM4FUN]

Generally leave it at 1024x768x32 on a 19" dell for gp use, games
seem to work best with my card at this setting...
I will go to 1280x1024 when doing some graphics work but that is rare..

On the 17" goldstar, it's 800x600x32, limited by the old viper vid card only having 8 meg and the not so great .32 dot pitch of
the display..

on the laptops, it is keyed to the display type/size minimum is
800x600.
Except for a few older ones where 640x480 is all that is supported.
I also use small icons wherever possible.

[muckshifter]

1024 x 768 x 32 @100Mhz 17" Sony Trinitron GS200

1024 x 768 x 32 @120Mhz 19" Sony Trinitron 400E

gForce 2 MX400 64Mb

... you just gota love a Sony. ;)

[Mad dog]

Ok, well my primary 17" runs at 1280x1024 but the secondary runs at 1024x768 (which is a 15"er)

[Pigflipper]

1280x1024x32 75hz on a Viewsonic A90.

usually drop to 1024x768x32 for games even though my Geforce3 ti200 (clocked at ti500+ speeds) can handle higher.

[frombadtraverse]

1280x1024x32 85Hz on a Mitsubishi 19" Diamond Plus. Three computers, one monitor, all set the same.

[Binary]

I'm running:
1024x768x32 on my IBM T20 14" lcd (15" Philips 150B LCD when docked).
1280x960x32 85Hz on a 19" Eizo F730 (work).
1152x84x32 75Hz on a 17" Dell D1028L (home).

Would be nice to replace that Dell monitor with a bigger and better.. but haven't come that far yet.

[Montana]

800x600 works for me on my 15" LCD. 75mhz refresh rate, brightness levels at 75%, and an overhead monitor light which was initially for lighting up the keyboard, is now indispensible when it comes to cutting screen glare. Can't compute w/o it.

[Tuffie]

Damn I spent most all day yesterday trying the two most popular settings.Hell I have good eyes,but for some reason I can't seem to get things adjusted right.I have the NEC 20 inch MutiSync 90 monitor,and the Nvidia 64 MB card.Is there somewhere on the web that you can go and get it setup,similar to what I hear about from the XP users?I tried doing all I could,and still ended up going back to the 800x600 32bit color :mad: Thanks :D

[muckshifter]

I know you have the drivers for your video card ... but do you have the right monitor drivers?

Get 'em Here (http://www.necmitsubishi.com/css/index.cfm?url=%20http://support.necmitsubishi.com/software.htm) Tuff. ;)

If you need any help, just ask.

[Tuffie]

Hi Muck's,

I have tried the 21.83,23.11,28.32 (certified) and nothing seems to do the trick.I'm sure it's probably all the darn adjustments.Either that or I just got so use to the 800x600 that my eyes are used to it.I'll try again today and see how I do :D.Thanks

Duhhh,I just read,you said Monitor,not video.The drivers came on a disk if I recall for my monitor.I'll go to device manager and make sure I have the latest.Thanks for the assist !!

[Pigflipper]

Tuffie the latest version of the nvidia drivers is 29.42 so you might want to try those. Also if you have been using 800x600 for a really long time then switching to something else is gonna be hard on your eyes for a few days.

[Tuffie]

Thanks PF :D ,I think that is just what it is,I have used the 800x600 for so long that anything else seems hard on the eyes.I'll check out the newer drivers also,Thanks

[floppybootstomp]

Originally posted by floppybootstomp
1280 x 1024 x 32 bit. It's an Iiyama 1451 19" which is bottom of their range, so only running on 75Hz refresh.

I've tried all settings and that works best.

I've just installed the latest ATI Radeon drivers (about 4 days old now) and I can now quite comfortably run at the above settings but at 85Hz.

Previously on a large white area such as a Word Document I could notice flicker, now I do not.

And the picture quality is so much better. I'm impressed. And really, really pleased :)

Big ups to Muckshifter for posting the link to the drivers at PC Review, this is where to get the latest ATI drivers: Radeon Drivers (http://www.ati.com/)

[lurch63]

1024x768 on a 19" monitor does the trick for me. spezi wrote that, ditto for me :P lurch

[TheHeretic]

1152x864

I know I am an oddball


TheHeretic

[Alakazam]

1024x768 on a Mag Inovision 17" AG

[martzweb]

1800 x 1440 on my 21" iiyama pro502
1280 x 1024 on my 17" iiyama VM17
1024 x 768 on my 14.1" celeron laptop
1024 x 768 on my HP P3 Laptop
1600 x 1200 on my Gaveway EV19 (P3-600)
err... thats it i think

oh... 320 x 240 in my Compaq iPAQ

:D

[James]

1024 X 768 on a...

I reserve the right to refuse to answer that on the grounds that i might incriminate my self :eek: 17 inch :)

[Darcy]

originally posted by ImaginAsian

Do you folks notice that when you use a higher refresh rate the screen isn't as bright? I use 75Hz atm and when I try to go to 85Hz I notice on difference in the refresh but see a reduction in brightness.

no i don't, because i don't know what the devil ur talking about. what is this refresh rate?? :confused: or do i need to post in the SW Bistro?!?

[ImaginAsian]

I was expecting to see the results more towards the higher resolutions but can understand why 1024x768 is the popular choice. For me, I need the real estate and even run 1280x1024 on my 19" Monitor at work.

Dayem Martz 1800x1440? I wonder how that would look...wooo that's small.

Darcs, in a nutshell we are talking about the vertical refresh rate, the frequency of passes that the monitor redraws the screen. The lower the refresh rate the more noticeable you will see "flicker" which gives people eyestrain. The threshold is different for everyone but most seem to agree that 72Hz is where most people start to feel comfortable and not notice the flicker.

Hell, Im at 90Hz this week...just because I can :)

[Darcy]

thanx, IA. :) i don't notice any flicker going on, but i'd like to know where one finds out how high/low their Hz is ...?

[ImaginAsian]

Right Click On Desktop->Display->Settings Tab->Advanced->Monitor Tab

EDIT: Man I attached a screen shot don't know why its not showing...

[Darcy]

aah, thanx, IA. Seems i'm at 60Hz w/ no problems! maybe i should diddle around w/ it and see what happens. :)

[ImaginAsian]

Just be careful about poppin your refresh rate too high beyond the capabilities of the monitor - there is a checkbox on that monitor page which says to hide all rates the monitor can't support. DO NOT REMOVE THAT CHECKBOX...you can do some serious damange to your monitor if you aren't careful.

[Lockey]

I run at 1280x1024 on an Iiyama VM 1451, it's a cheapo 19" monitor, but for the price i paid for it i'm not complaining.

[Dramen]

My monitor (ViewSonic 19" A95f) default is 1280x1024 but I run it @ 1024x768 Cuz i'm a blind bastard. :eyes:

[Techvillage]

Darcy, leave ur refresh rate at 60, the way TFT's work, are different from the CRT monitors folks use here. 60hz on a CRT would give u a blinding headache within 5 minutes of looking at it, due to visible flickering - that doesn't happen on a TFT. A lot of TFT's native refrsh rate is 60hz, so best leave as is.

[Techvillage]

OK, just viewed poll - who's running in VGA mode (640x480)!?!?!?!?! :)

[TJM4FUN]

Well, that wasn't my vote, but I do have a few old laptops that can go no higher, and might be lower... they make nice doorstops.. or fancy paperweights :lol:

[Case]

1024x768 on a 19" KDS. Same with the wife's . . .

[KaraK]

depends on the machine..

my main rig runs at 1152*864, my lappy runs its LCD at 1024*480 and 1024*768 when on the monitor....

[Tuffie]

I finally tried the 1024x768 with 85 refresh rate :D.I never thought I would like it,but my eyes seem to be adjusting to it.So thanks for the input,it was very good to know :D

[whitewolf359]

1024x768 85hz on a Sceptre 19' monitor works great for me.

[Enigma]

I run 1600 X 1200 @ 85hz on my 21" Silicon Graphics monitor and 1024 X 768 on my NEC flat screen.

I'm trying to aquire a 17" TFT but money is looking a bit tight at the moment :(

[AmStoned]

Recently upgraded to 18" LCD, running 1280x1024.

[Marine11]

1024 X 768 @85hz 19" KDS X-treme flat

[Montana]

Originally posted by Tuffie
I finally tried the 1024x768 with 85 refresh rate :D.I never thought I would like it,but my eyes seem to be adjusting to it.So thanks for the input,it was very good to know :D

I finally installed a vid card that allows 1024x768 but me eyes are not adjusting. I prefer the larger font I can get from 800x600. How'd ya do it Tuffie? Eye transplant? :( My refresh rate is 75 (highest setting) which shouldn't make a diff on an LCD screen, should it?

[prod]

What monitor do you have Mons?
1024x768 should be readable on a decent 17" screen, provided the focus is ok. (and you are wearing your glasses/contacts) :)
Note: you can change the default font size in IE and windows too.

AS: What model LCD you have? How does it compare to CRT? We want details :toocool:

[ImaginAsian]

dayem at work i got two 19" monitors hooked up to a Matrox G450 Dual Head and running 3000x2000...sweetness!

[AmStoned]

Damn, y'all want the review now? Well, it's gonna be my next project. It's a Sony SDM-S81. Not the DVI model, but it'll do just fine. One thing's for sure, it's hella big. But since I work on a 17" CRT everyday, I get use to the changes. Everything's sharp. Actually fast enough for me to watch DVD and DivX movies. Text's sharp, graphics are nice... the usual. I'll think of something when I write the review. And yeah, I get 2 feet of space between my eyes and the screen now. Wish I had the money earlier. Have lots of room on my desk for the keyboard and other toys like scanner. And no more blockage on the front speakers. I think it's a good deal for $750... not really, paying the bills hurt.

[Montana]

Originally posted by prod
What monitor do you have Mons?
1024x768 should be readable on a decent 17" screen, provided the focus is ok. (and you are wearing your glasses/contacts) :)
Note: you can change the default font size in IE and windows too.


:hhead: It was taking me way too long to find those default settings, finally thought to ask google. Much better now. I also changed a slew of settings in the Display Props. I'm still finding pockets of small type (such as in the BBT response box) but everything is sharp & legible, even w/o my glasses. Just take some getting used to I guess.

My monitor is a 15" LCD slapped together by Gateway. It always irked me that the manual states '1024x768 is the best resolution for this monitor' and then their onboard video offered only 800x600 rez. :eyes:

[prod]

Ah, a 15" LCD. Make sure you have it at the correct angle. If it is tilted too far forward or back then you will go blind trying to read it. You are correct, 15" may be a little small for 1024x768.
If you could only go to 800x600 then there was a problem with the video drivers. Even integrated video does better than that. Probably the onboard video chip wasnt being detected properly by windows.
The reason that they give a suggested resolution setting is that LCD screens really only run at that one setting. Any other setting is converted to 1024x768 which may cause slight jagged edges on fonts, but you may not even notice it. Try running at 800x600 for a while, it may not bother you.
And how does shining a light on the LCD reduce glare?

[Montana]

LOL, happy to see u too prod. Dance on dude.

Oh yeah I've discovered the 'ups & downs' of LCD's. I also like to touch the screen with my fingertip once in a while for that 'falling into the TV Poltergeist effect'. :}

You were right about the video drivers. Several days ago I found a link to an .inf file at the Gateway site for the 1024 rez. But that's neither here nor there right now as I do plan on going back to 800. The positives don't outweigh the negatives enough to justify the 1024 rez for moi. :(

The light does not shine on the LCD but in front of it. My own little thought on the matter had the lightwaves from my overhead light cancelling out some of the lightwaves from the monitor thereby reducing the glare/shine from the screen but not any actual reflections or glare on the screen itself.

Without going into details, I first started using an overhead light-one of those twisty neck types sitting on tower-to illuminate my keyboard in an otherwise dark room. When I moved the PC to a different location, I didn't think I needed the light. Within 15 min I was feeling more than the usual eyestrain. I've tested this effect many times just to ensure I wasn't fooling myself. The brightness level for monitor is at 81%, any lower causes eyestrain as well.

I started using an overhead light long b4 I ever heard of them, so I'm sure I'm not a gullible victim of advertising. However, I do like this guys (http://www.dansdata.com/eclipse.htm) review of such lights. Still using my same old lamp though.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'm running 1280x1024 on a 17" for myself, and 1024x768 on another 17" for the secondary rig.

[BuRnt_Frost]

1280x1024x32 on a sylvania 19' crt w/ a GF3 ti200.

[Troy]

800x600 here,looks like I am in the minority.

[waldo]

Yeah I've got a Sony SDM-S81 (18"tft) running at 1280x1024x16 myself. I do use the DVI (digital video input) and it does make quite a difference.

[Jane]

1400x1050 - laptop
800x600 - desktop

[colorado tazman]

1024x768 on a Viewsonic A90

[floppybootstomp]

Whoot! Just upgraded from an Iiyama 19" 1451 to an Iiyama Pro 454 19" Monitor and now my res is 1600 x 1200 @ 90Hz.

It's being driven by a Radeon 128MB 8500 so I could run higher but the desktop fonts & icons are quite small enough for me :)

This here's a FST model as well, seems a bit odd at first, but I'm getting used to it.

I'm skint, but happy :D

[AmStoned]

Originally posted by waldo
Yeah I've got a Sony SDM-S81 (18"tft) running at 1280x1024x16 myself. I do use the DVI (digital video input) and it does make quite a difference.

Don't you mean SDM-M81? 'Cause I just spent 5 minutes looking for the DVI out you're talking about. All I got is the HD15 out.

I don't regret getting the analog version though. It's clean, it's sharp, and it's fast enough for DVD viewing. So it's all good. Running 1280x1024x32.

[Jizzy]

1,024x768 on a 19" Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 920

[JohnnyBra]

1024x768 85hz 32bit @ home
1024x768 85hz 16bit @ work (stupid HP Pavillion won't do any better)

[mikesamuels]

1280 x 1024 on a Viewsonic 19"

[Toni]

800X600 17" Philips

[SeniorCitizen]

Pixie @ 800x600...almost 3 yrs old.:cool:

[zoom314]

I run at 1152x864 in 32bit color @72Hz. On an NEC XV15+ monitor.